MEET HONEY! (DOODLE PUPPY WITH 2 TORN ACLS) NOW SAFE WITH DRC AND SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY

[Jacquie Yorke (DRC)]

Honey is a gorgeous and sweet 8-month-old Goldendoodle puppy with 2 torn and ruptured anterior cruciate ligaments ("ACLs.") Honey's owner had posted a desperate plea here on Doodle Kisses a few weeks ago when her husband refused to pay for surgery to repair Honey's injuries. It was a last attempt to find Honey a new home with someone willing to pay for her surgery before opting for the unthinkable alternative.

Thankfully, all of you here on DK directed Honey's owner to DRC and we spent the last few weeks making arrangements with her owner to get Honey into foster care and into the DRC program.

Well...........We have great news. Thanks to all of our friends here at DK and the efforts of many, sweet Honey is now safe in foster care in Ohio and is scheduled for surgery next week to repair her ACLs!

HONEY'S STORY

Honey's family adopted her through an ad on Craigslist and was completely unaware that Honey had already torn one ACL from rough play with another dog when they adopted her. This was confirmed by a visit to the vet a few days later. The vet warned the family that should they not repair the injury with surgery, Honey had a very high probability of injuring or tearing her other ACL. Shortly after the confirmation of her first injury, Honey did end up tearing her other ACL.

 

When her family decided they didn't want to pay the nearly $8000 in surgery costs to repair Honey’s injuries, they were instead considering senselessly euthanizing an otherwise perfectly healthy, wonderful and beautiful puppy.

Thankfully, the family was directed to DRC and we just could not turn our backs on poor Honey.

UPDATE

Yesterday, Honey was flown from her home in Seattle, WA to her wonderful foster mom DRC and DK's own Sheri Clement in Ohio.

Our amazing vet, Dr. Rachel of Animal Medical Center In Indianapolis, IN will perform the surgery to repair Honey's ACLs next week. Because of the severity of Honey's injuries, (as you can see in the video) Dr. Rachel will be repairing BOTH ACLs at the same time.

Dr. Rachel has generously offered to perform the surgery on both ACLs for less than the normal cost of ONE surgery.


And Honey's prognosis after surgery?............ EXCELLENT!

THANK YOU DR. RACHEL & ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER!

AND THANK YOU SHERI!

Honey will be recovering with Sheri and her husband in Ohio post surgery and will be ready for her new forever home sometime in late August.

It's thanks to our wonderful veterinary partners like Dr. Rachel, our amazing volunteers, friends and supporters like our DK family, that DRC is able to help doodles with special needs like Honey, Harper, Gentry and others who may not have been given a chance without our "collective" help.

DRC has set up a fund to cover part of the expense of Honey's pending surgeries and rehabilitation. If you would like to make a contribution to the DRC "Honey Pot" please click on the link below. Donations to DRC are tax deductible and all monies raised will go directly towards Honey's surgery, rehabilitation and post operative care.

THE "HONEY POT"

As always, we are eternally grateful for your undying generosity and support!  We couldn't do what we do without all of you!

THANK YOU!

ABOUT DOODLE RESCUE COLLECTIVE INC. (DRC)

 

Founded in 2008, Doodle Rescue Collective, Inc. (DRC) is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, charitable organization since 2009. Comprised of a "collective" of over 750 registered volunteers nationwide, DRC is dedicated to Labradoodle & Goldendoodle rescue and education. DRC provides refuge, foster homes, vet care, rehabilitation, transport and quality forever homes for doodle dogs in need. DRC also provides support services and educational resources for doodle owners, aspiring owners, rescuers and enthusiasts and re-home assistance for those needing to find new forever homes for their family pets. To date, DRC has saved and placed over 800 doodle dogs in need throughout North America and has assisted with the rescue and placement of hundreds of other doodles in need throughout the World since 2006.

[Leslie and Halas]

Hugs to you and Tuggy.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Jill, I am so sorry to hear about Tuggy. I will keep him in my prayers.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I'm so sorry to hear this Jill. Hugs and prayers for you and Tuggy's recovery. Please let us know what you learn next week.

[Veronica Z.]

Get well soon little doodle! Tuggy will be in our prayers.

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Hugs and prayers to Tuggy!   So sorry Jill you are dealing with this and postitive thoughts are with you. 

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

donations are at 3500!  smokin' DK

[Jill, Woody & Maxi]

YAY!! So happy to hear we've reached our goal!!!

Jill, I'm sorry to hear about Tuggy..we will keep him in our thoughts..please keep us posted too.

[Stella]

Having watched the videos and how hard it is for her to get up on those lovely wooden floors, can I recommend using extra mats/ rugs/ carpet runners so that she has some grip to make it easier to get up? An alternative would be booties with a non-slip sole on her back feet, this would give her some purchase on the floor.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Stella -- This video was actually made several months ago by her previous Mom so that she could get the Vet to believe that there was something really wrong with her.  She is now in foster care and although I have similar floors my house now looks like a patchwork quilt there are so many throw rugs of various types and colors all over the house so that she has an easier time.  Thanks for the ideas though. 

[Stella]

I should have known you would have already thought of this!!